The Dodgers cut two of their longest-tenured players in the span of a week. Longtime catcher Austin Barnes was designated for assignment just four days before Taylor's release. Manager Dave ...

Taylor’s contract included a $12 million team option for 2025 and $4 million buyout. Last November, the Dodgers exercised a $3.5 million option on Barnes for this year. Chris Taylor’s message ...

He appeared in 1,007 games, hitting .250/.330/.431 with 184 doubles, 30 triples 108 home runs, 423 RBI and 480 runs scored. Taylor joined the Angels just over one week after the Dodgers released him.